Abstract: This invention relates to an improved viscoelastic fluid or gel for use in general surgery and also more specifically in spine and neurosurgery and also in surgery dealing with reproductive organs. The invention encompasses the method of delivering to a surgical wound an implant composition having up to about a 21/2% by weight of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and at least about a 0.5% by weight polyethylene oxide (PEO) in a physiologically acceptable mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved viscoelastic fluid or gel for use in surgery and other therapies which consists of polyethylene oxide in selected concentrations not to exceed approximately 15% (15,000 ppm), contained in a physiologic balanced salt solution. The PEO may also be used in conjunction with viscosity enhancers which also act as heat stabilizers such as methylcellulose and its derivatives, polyvinyl pyrrolidone of polyvinyl alcohol or in conjunction with elasticizes such as low molecular weight polyethylene glycols or polypropylene glycols or in conjunction with gelation modifiers. These mixtures may be modified to increase retention time in the body by crosslinking with the use of material like dimethyl urea.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved viscoelastic fluid or gel for use in surgery and other therapies which consists of polyethylene oxide in selected concentrations not to exceed approximately 15% (15,000 ppm), contained in a physiologic balanced salt solution. The PEO may also be used in conjunction with viscosity enhancers which also act as heat stabilizers such as methyl cellulose and its derivatives, polyvinyl pyrrolidone or polyvinyl, alcohol or in conjunction with elasticizers such as low molecular weight polyethylene glycols or polypropylene glycols or in conjunction with gelation modifiers. These mixtures may be modified to increase retention time in the body by crosslinking with the use of materials like dimethylol urea.

Abstract: A flexible cable is described for coupling portable objects such as bicycles to a support which cable includes a metal reinforcement member interposed and sandwiched between an inner body of heat setting polymeric material and a cover of heat setting resilient polymeric material which intimately engages the reinforcement member. The ends of the cable are provided with means for receiving a detachable locking means.

Abstract: A flexible cable is described for coupling portable objects such as bicycles to a support which cable includes a metal reinforcement member interposed and sandwiched between an inner body of heat setting polymeric material and a cover of heat setting resilient polymeric material which intimately engages the reinforcement member. The ends of the cable are provided with means for receiving a detachable locking means.

Abstract: A flexible cable is described for coupling portable objects such as bicycles to a support which cable includes a metal reinforcement member interposed and sandwiched between an inner body of heat setting polymeric material and a cover of heat setting resilient polymeric material which intimately engages the reinforcement member. The ends of the cable are provided with means for receiving a detachable locking means.